A Qualitative Study of Technology-Based Training in Organizations that Hire Agriculture and Life Sciences Students

Autor/inn/en	Bedgood, Leslie; Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Dooley, Kim E.
Titel	A Qualitative Study of Technology-Based Training in Organizations that Hire Agriculture and Life Sciences Students
Quelle	In: Journal of Agricultural Education, 49 (2008) 1, S.39-50 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1042-0541
Schlagwörter	Instructional Design; Needs Assessment; Computer Assisted Instruction; Biological Sciences; Agriculture; Minimum Competencies; Job Analysis; Teaching Methods; Occupational Surveys; Technology Uses in Education; Interviews; Administrator Attitudes; Organizational Theories; Emerging Occupations + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Bedarfsermittlung; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Abwasserbiologie; Landwirtschaft; Fundamentum; Mindestwissen; Arbeitsanalyse; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Berufsanalyse; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Organisationstheorie
Abstract	Technological advances have created unlimited opportunities in education. Training and technology have merged to create new methods referred to as technology-based training. The purpose of this study was to identify organizations that hire agriculture and life sciences students for positions involving technology-based training and identify competencies required for these positions from the perspective of the identified organizations. This study describes the technologies that the identified organizations were using to design and deliver technology-based training, the audience to whom the organizations were providing training, and the competencies that the identified organizations were seeking in potential employees. Findings from this study revealed a need for individuals with specialized skills related to technology-based training. Findings specifically suggest seven key competencies needed to work in technology-based training: (a) instructional design, (b) technology/computer skills, (c) the ability to conduct a needs assessment, (d) interpersonal skills, (e) writing skills, (f) planning and organizational skills, and (g) evaluation skills. Study findings lead one to conclude that students with expertise in these competency areas are more marketable in organizations that hire agriculture and life sciences students. (Contains 4 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	American Association for Agricultural Education. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: http://www.aaaeonline.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10